Explore the Festival through its biggest presentations, including Big Nights thematic sidebars, and much more. More than just films, these are events you won't want to miss.
SFJFF44's Big Nights honor stories big and small, illuminate the diversity of Jewish experiences, champion freedom of expression, and delight with their wit and charm.
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The Jewish Film Institute champions emerging and established filmmakers telling bold stories about Jewish life, culture, and identity through our Filmmaker Residency and Completion Grants programs. SFJFF44 is proud to showcase this dynamic group of films that received JFI support in their creation.
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SFJFF44's Next Wave young adult selections address the complicated, conflicting, and empowering elements of contemporary life, Jewish identity, and expression through a showcase of remarkable stories that touch on art, social justice, relationships, politics, and more.
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These nuanced, pre-October 7th films by Israelis, Palestinians, and international collaborative teams offer unique perspectives that help to contextualize the current crisis in Israel and Gaza.
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These narrative features shed light on the drama and comedy of Jewish life around the world.
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These non-fiction films train their lens on vital stories, in the Jewish community and beyond, that pull focus on the issues that define our times.
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Don't miss the twenty-one short films in this year's program, each of which tells a big story. Narrative and documentary shorts compete for juried Best Narrative and Documentary Short Awards. The winner of the Best Short Documentary Award is eligible for the Academy Award in Documentary (Short Subject).
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